Job Title:Senior Specialist: Engineering (Innovation and Solutioning)Job Location:Gauteng, PretoriaDeadline:December 30, 2024Job Purpose:To facilitate the adoption of new leading edge 'Game Changer' concepts in support of the SARS Vision 2024 enterprise strategy. This is achieved through:Research and benchmarkingParticipating in open collaboration networksIdentifying and conceptualising innovation solution designsThe incubation of concepts (e.g., prototyping, piloting, etc.)Implementation of solution designsThe outcomes are utilised to define product features, develop their implementation roadmaps in the SARS business architecture and business solutions landscape, and ensure that the designs support the achievement of sustainable business results, including the provision of design and implementation support and conducting stakeholder engagement.Education and Experience:Minimum Qualification & Experience Required:Honours / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) in Industrial Engineering; Computer Science and Min. 10-12 years' experience in an innovation, design, and technology environment, of which 3-4 years at a specialist level.Relevant bachelor's degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Industrial Engineering or Computer Science and 15 years' experience in an innovation, design, and technology environment, of which 3-4 years at a specialist level.Job Outputs:Process Innovation:Collaborate with local and international owners, partners and stakeholdersConduct local and international research and benchmarkingDevelop, socialise and publish fore-sighting reportsDraft idea elevator pitchesUnderstand business problems using a data-driven approachDesign Innovation Solutions:Draft Innovation Business CasesBuild, test and demonstrate prototypesManage prototype governanceTrack solution benefitsSolutioning:Build relationships with Business, Product and Segment OwnersBuild stakeholder and partner networksAssess the strategic landscapeDraft or facilitate the drafting of modernisation and solution strategies (5-10-year horizon)Socialise modernisation and solution strategiesAnalyse and understand problemsCollaborate on the detailed designsDraft Business CasesParticipate in the development and testing cycleTrack solution benefitsGovernance:Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within your area of specialisation. Ensure that completed work adheres to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.People:Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives. Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.Finance:Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in your area of accountability. Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost-effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.Client:Build strong relationships and develop service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders. Manage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunities for feedback and exceptional service. Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunities for feedback and exceptional service. Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.Engineering / Technical jobs
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